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Jinster · 02-06-2007, 03:56 PM

Ok, the water pump has been ordered.

Is there anything special about replacing it? The way I figure, flush the coolant, undo the pre-tensioner pulley, undo the serpentine belt, unscrew the water pump, cut the old gasket and scrape off, fit the new gasket, screw on the water pump to certain torque specs and refit the belt. Is there any tricks and tips you can offer, Jim?

Looks like certain bolts would need to be unscrewed from the bottom while others from the top through the firewall.

02-06-2007, 03:56 PM	#5
Jinster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 86	Ok, the water pump has been ordered. Is there anything special about replacing it? The way I figure, flush the coolant, undo the pre-tensioner pulley, undo the serpentine belt, unscrew the water pump, cut the old gasket and scrape off, fit the new gasket, screw on the water pump to certain torque specs and refit the belt. Is there any tricks and tips you can offer, Jim? Looks like certain bolts would need to be unscrewed from the bottom while others from the top through the firewall. __________________ --1989 Mazda MX6 GT --1997 Porsche Boxster --2005 Lexus RX330 --2007 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT